Chikhli, Maharashtra

Chikhli चिखली
—  city  —
Chikhli चिखली Location of Chikhli चिखली in Maharashtra and India
Coordinates	20°02′N 75°47′E / 20.03°N 75.78°E / 20.03; 75.78Coordinates: 20°02′N 75°47′E / 20.03°N 75.78°E / 20.03; 75.78
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District(s)	Buldana
Population • Density	58,428 (2001[update]) • 219 /km2 (567 /sq mi)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	1,009 square kilometres (390 sq mi) • 606 metres (1,988 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 443201 • Telephone • +00-91-7264 • Vehicle • MH-28

Chikhli (Marathi: चिखली) is a city and a municipal council in Buldana district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located on the Pune-Nagpur highway.

Chikhli is considered as education hub in the district.

Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Sunil Ramsinh Chunawale Ayruved college is located at Chikhli. It started in year 2000. All Well as SPM's different 14 school and colleges are giving education in the area of CHIKHLI

PRMS's Anuradha Engineering College is located at Chikhli. It started in year 1993 and has currently following branches of engineering.

Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Information Technology, Mechanical and Textile.

Chikhli and Deulghat (Dewalghat) are different places, Chikhli is a city near Buldhana in south west direction, and Deulghat is to the west direction, a small town.

History

Chikhli was earlier known as Deulghat A well known town named Mera Bk comes under Chikhli Tahsil. This town is known for most employed peoples.^[1]

Culture

The ancient historical temple of Renuka Devi is situated in the heart of city. The only one Temple of Makardhawaj Maharaj is situated at the village Khandala and hence the name of village is Khandala Makardhwaj. Makardhwaj is son of lord Hanuman (Maruti)

Geography

Chikhli is located at 20°02′N 75°47′E / 20.03°N 75.78°E / 20.03; 75.78.^[2] It has an average elevation of 606 metres (1988 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[3] Chikhli had a population of 58,428. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chikhli has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 67%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.The rate of literacy is high due to school facility available and awareness in the people. Marathi is main language of communication.

Prominent Places

Renuka Devi is deity of Chikhli. Renuka Devi temple is located in the heart of the town. The temple is a marvellous monument. Chaitra pournima is an auspicious day when Renuka Devi "Yatra" is organized1111.

Lord Shiva Mandir in the old town is another spot worth visiting.

References

1. ^ Buldhana district Gazette, 1976
2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chikhli
3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

Khirullah shah miyan dargah is the best religious place located in chikhli. we can say it is present exactly in center of chikhli which is very much precious one. peoples from all over maharashtra visit over there for "ZIYARAT" at the time of URS and Sandal. This Sandal is held exactly after three days of holi festival.

External links

• Buldhana District Gazetteer - Chikhli